New American Standard Bible

Matthew 22:15-20 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

15. Then the Pharisees went and plotted together how they might trap Him in what He said.

16. And they sent their disciples to Him, along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God in truth, and defer to no one; for You are not partial to any.

17. Tell us then, what do You think? Is it lawful to give a poll-tax to Caesar, or not?"

18. But Jesus perceived their malice, and said, "Why are you testing Me, you hypocrites?

19. Show Me the coin used for the poll-tax." And they brought Him a denarius.

20. And He said to them, "Whose likeness and inscription is this?"